Tad is the smallest, and cleverest, almost-frog in the whole wide pond. All her tadbrothers and tadsisters are faster than her and everyone around her is changing and growing.

Tad is warned about Big Blub, a terrifying creature who stalks the murky depths of the pond and is ‘as old as mud’. Is Big Gulp responsible for the disappearance of all her tadbrothers and tadsisters? A beautiful, engaging picture book about feeling small and left out and accepting that everyone is different and that we should never compare ourselves to them.

Benji Davies creates a shimmering, immersive setting and his use of light and dark to add drama and tension to the story is superb. Perfect for any classes learning about life cycles too!